Worcester police investigate Ashton Street shooting

WORCESTER — Police are investigating a shooting on Ashton Street over the weekend after a man arrived at a Worcester hospital with gunshot wounds.

Police were called to a local hospital at 10:34 p.m. after the man arrived in the emergency room. The man had to be transported to another hospital due to the seriousness of his condition, said the Worcester Police Department in a press release. He is currently in stable condition.

It is believed that the shooting took place on Ashton Street shortly after 10 p.m., said police. Evidence was processed at an address on that street. Several people at the scene were brought to police headquarters for questioning, police said, adding that there is limited information on the circumstances or motive of the shooting.

This investigation is ongoing, if anyone has information about this incident they can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous message on the Worcester Police Department Website. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.